John 14:26 - "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you."
The New Testament - A Brief Overview
27 Books and 9 Authors The New Testament contains 27 different books written by nine different authors. Every author of the New Testament was Jewish except for Luke. Three of the writers: Matthew, Peter, and John were among the 12 disciples who walked with Christ during his earthly ministry. Jesus promised his disciples that the Holy Spirit would bring all things to remembrance of what Jesus said and did. |
List of the 27 books of the New Testament in order, with
English titles and Greek words and meanings.
The New Testament Books | ||
English | Greek | Meaning |
Matthew | Kata Maththaion | According to Matthew |
Mark | Kata Markon | According to Mark |
Luke | Kata Loukan | According to Luke |
John | Kata Ioannen | According to John |
Acts | Praxeis Apostolon | Acts or Deeds of Apostles |
Romans | Pro Romaious | To the Romans |
1 Corinthians | Korinthious a | First (letter) to the Corinthians |
2 Corinthians | Korinthious b | Second (letter) to the Corinthians |
Galatians | Galatas | To the Galatians |
Ephesians | Ephesious | To the Ephesians |
Philippians | Philippesious | To the Philippians |
Colossians | Kolossaeis | To the Colossians |
1 Thessalonians | Thessalonikeis a | First (letter) to the Thessalonians |
2 Thessalonians | Thessalonikeis b | Second (letter) to the Thessalonians |
1 Timothy | Timotheon a | First (letter) to Timothy |
2 Timothy | Timotheon b | Second (letter) to Timothy |
Titus | Titon | To Titus |
Philemon | Philemona | To Philemon |
Hebrews | Pros Hebraious | To the Hebrews |
James | lakdbou | Of James |
1 Peter | Petrou a | First (letter) of Peter |
2 Peter | Petrou b | Second (letter) of Peter |
1 John | Ioannou a | First (letter) of John |
2 John | Ioannou b | Second (letter) of John |
3 John | Ioannou g | Third (letter) of John |
Jude | louda | Jude |
Revelation | Apokalypsis Ioannou | Revelation of John |
Hebrews 8:6 - "But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law."
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- The Court of the Gentiles
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- The Destruction of Israel
- The Fall of Judah with Map
- The History Of Rome
- The Incredible Bible
- The Jewish Calendar in Ancient Hebrew History
- The Life of Jesus in Chronological Order
- The Life of Jesus in Harmony
- The Names of God
- The New Testament
- The Old Testament
- The Passion of the Christ
- The Pharisees
- The Sacred Year of Israel in New Testament Times
- The Samaritans
- The Scribes
Ancient Questions
- Why Do the Huldah Gates Appear Different in Ancient Replicas and Modern Photos?
- What Is the Origin of the Japanese and Chinese Peoples? A Biblical Perspective
- How did the ancient Greeks and Romans practice medicine and treat illnesses?
- What were the major contributions of ancient Babylon to mathematics and astronomy?
- How did the ancient Persians create and administer their vast empire?
- What were the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient India, particularly during the Gupta Empire?
- How did ancient civilizations like the Incas and Aztecs build their remarkable cities and structures?
- What were the major trade routes and trading practices of the ancient world?
- What was the role of slavery in ancient societies like Rome and Greece?
- How did the ancient Mayans develop their sophisticated calendar system?
Bible Study Questions
- Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas?
- How Many Chapters Are There in the Bible?
- The Five Key Visions in the New Testament
- The 400-Year Prophecy: Unpacking Genesis 15 and the Journey of a People
- The Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV): Historical Significance, Translation Methodology, and Lasting Impact
- Exploring the English Standard Version (ESV): Its Aspects, Comparisons, Impact on Biblical Studies, and Church Use
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Language Updates in the KJ21: Comparison with Other Versions
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of the American Standard Version (ASV): Comparison to the King James Version, Influence on Later Translations, and Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Amplifications in the Amplified Bible (AMP) and Its Comparison to Other Bible Translations
- Detailed Historical Analysis of the Amplified Bible Classic Edition (AMPC): Examples of Amplifications and Comparative Analysis with Other Bible Translations
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